Dr. Ralph Kruse

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Dr. Ralph A. Kruse, Jr.

Dr. Ralph Kruse is a 1990 graduate of National University of Health Sciences (National College of Chiropractic) where he earned his B.S. in Human Biology and Doctor of Chiropractic degrees. He is a certified instructor and practitioner of Cox® Technic Flexion-Distraction Manipulation, and holds certificates in acupuncture, physiotherapy, and kinesio taping. He earned his status as Diplomate of the American Board of Chiropractic Orthopedics and American Board of Chiropractic Consultants and is on the editorial board of the Journal of the Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedists. He is a member of the Homewood Area Chamber of Commerce, Greater North Michigan Avenue Association and American Pregnancy Association.

Dr. Kruse was a research clinician for the Biomechanics of Low Back Flexion Distraction Therapy study performed at National College of Chiropractic and is currently involved in the NIH granted Cervical Cox® flexion-distraction and decompression study at Loyola University Medical Center in efforts with the Palmer Research Center. He has published numerous studies documenting the clinical efficacy of this technique performed to the cervical spine for the treatment of degenerative disc disease, stenosis, disc herniations, and radiculopathy. He has also published a study documenting the success of this technique performed on a pregnant patient clinically diagnosed with a lumbar disc herniation and resultant radiculopathy. His latest study, published in the peer reviewed Journal of Manipulative and Physiologic Therapeutics documented the positive effects of this procedure performed to patients after spinal surgery.

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About Our Chiropractic Practice

Our practice at Chiropractic Care focuses on chiropractic wellness as well as relief of pain, particularly spine pain and its related conditions. We provide comprehensive care for back pain, neck pain, headaches, shoulder pain, arm pain, leg pain, and injuries to the body from a car accident, sports injury or other cause. Our chiropractic practice respectfully serves the Chicago area. We pride ourselves on being patient-oriented and responsive to your needs be they about insurance filing or appointment making or your health and healing. We provide individualized treatment plans to meet your specific needs. If you're in need of a chiropractor in the Chicago area, contact us today!
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